Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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